Freight Trader

Freight Trader | Dry Bulk | Miami, FL

Where global grain meets the open ocean, and you call the shots!

Our client is one of the world’s largest agribusiness and food companies. They’re looking for a Freight Trader to join their Miami desk and move cargo across the Americas. You’ll sit between the commodity traders and the ships, deciding which vessels go where, at what price, and for what margin.

If you love the speed of the freight market and want your decisions to hit the P&L, this is the seat. Apply today, we can’t wait to introduce you to your next employer!

What you’ll own

Chartering: put the right ship on the right cargo

• Be the freight backbone for the Latin America commodities traders, covering spot and forward business
• Work time and voyage charters that add real value to the flow of cargo
• Build and work your network of brokers, owners, charterers, and agents, and use it to find an edge
• Work closely with the Freight Product Line to get the most out of every vessel and trading opportunity

Operations: take the voyage from fixture to delivery

• Work with the freight operations team, ship masters, technical managers, and agents to execute voyages
• Plan routing and bunkering, and run laytime calculations
• Report on the financial performance of freight positions and voyages
• Be the go-to partner for internal teams and external customers

Positioning and growth: trade the market

• Help hedge freight and bunker exposure within position limits
• Build market views and trading strategies that grow the business in the region
• Hunt for arbitrage across vessel types, geographies, and market imperfections
• Grow third-party business through full cargoes and parceling across the Americas, with a focus on TCE earnings and long-term relationships

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, economics, or a related field
• 5+ years in dry bulk freight trading (Associate Trader or similar), ideally in agribusiness
• At least 2 years of hands-on experience in vessel operations, freight/futures pricing, logistics, and IMOS
• Strong command of freight operations (this is essential)
• Working knowledge of commercial shipping contracts and the basics of maritime law
• Sharp analytical and negotiation skills, and comfort building and interpreting P&L
• The composure to make good calls in a fast, high-pressure market while juggling several deals at once

Why this role

• Direct exposure to global grain and commodity flows at a market leader
• Real trading responsibility with visibility to senior leadership
• A Miami base at the center of Latin American trade
• A role that builds on your existing freight network and market instincts

Location and work authorization

• This is an on-site role based in Miami, Florida
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States now and in the future without sponsorship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Ready to trade freight from Miami? Apply today or message us for a confidential conversation.